The Perfect Time To Go!

I am humbled and moved by the response from our congregation at New Horizons Church in Kelso! Just last week they were invited to participate in the mission to Uganda in two ways: contribute over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen, other fever reducers and ointments like neo-sporin; and to contribute to the building of a new church in Kampala.

My goal was to fill up a basket of medicines and to our pastor had set a goal to cover half of the $5,000 cost for the church. Incredibly, we filled up 2 suitcases full of medicines and raised $3,000 towards the building. What a blessing these will be to the Ugandan people.

We are seldom met with the type of scarcity that they face on a daily basis. And to make matters worse, the continued civil unrest in neighboring Kenya has exacerbated an already tenous situation. The resulting ripple effect in Uganda are greater food shortages, thousands of refugees from Kenya, increased fuel prices and the limited use of electricity--down to just a couple hours a day.

So on one hand we see the blessing of God in the form of supply, prayer and support from the local congregation in Kelso, and on the other hand we see the form of destitution that seems unrelenting and miserable. But I see God's hand in both of these situations.

God has the ability to show Himself as Lord in dire circumstances as well as in blessed events. We just need to quiet ourselves enough to see what He has planned, and to remain open and obedient to do His will--no matter what the reason or purpose.

That's why it's the perfect time to go to Uganda.

We leave in less than 40 hours.